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November 13 at 10am +2
Asian Art Museum · Civic Center • Free
Thirty artisan vendors gather to sell holiday gifts during a three-day market hosted at the Asian Art Museum, where visitors can browse wares without purchasing an entry ticket to the galleries.
November 14 & November 15 at 7pm
Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion · Fort Mason • $5
More than 250 curated small creative businesses fill the Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion for a weekend holiday market, offering ceramics, outerwear, snacks, and knit hats indoors alongside outdoor food trucks.
Wednesdays at 6pm
Rhythmix Cultural Works · Alameda • Free
Small, affordable works by local artists fill Rhythmix Cultural Works for the annual Mini Masterpieces Holiday Gifts Show, offering handmade seasonal presents during Wednesday gallery hours and opening night receptions.
November 21 at 10am (Next weekend)
Festival Pavilion at Fort Mason Center · Marina District
More than 275 artist and designer craftspeople gather inside the Festival Pavilion at Fort Mason Center for this two-day indoor event.
Fridays at 3:30am from November 20
DecoDance Bar · Lower Nob Hill • $
Gaucho brings Hot Jazz to life every Thursday, channeling Louis Armstrong and Django Reinhardt alongside original compositions. Free entry, serious swing vibes, and a packed dance floor.
November 13 at 7:30pm +2
SFJAZZ Center · Civic Center • $75 - $185
Two pivotal figures of modern low-end sound occupy Miner Auditorium for a rare four-night run of bass-centric duets. Stanley Clarke and Ron Carter bring decades of recorded history and pioneering technique to the SFJAZZ Center stage.
November 12 at 7pm
The Deluxe · Haight-Ashbury • $5
Four Bay Area musicians lock together with four-part vocals and driving instruments at The Deluxe, bringing country, soul, swing, and blues into the Northern California bluegrass tradition.
November 19 at 6pm
Scopo Divino · Pacific Heights • $$
Tenor player Renner leads a quartet of local Bay Area jazz musicians through Thursday evening sets at Scopo Divino.
November 13 at 5pm +58
Bosco · West SoMa
The Absinthe Group's Italian spot where chefs craft regional favorites inspired by their Italy research trip. Dive into crowd-favorite Smoked Potato Polpette with Calabrian chili or don't-miss Sourdough Focaccia.
November 13 at 5:30pm +117
Merchant Roots · West SoMa • $$$$
Merchant Roots presents Color Theory, a multisensory 10-course dining experience where each dish represents a color of the rainbow. This intimate, theater-like production features visual projections and improvised storytelling for just 12 guests per seating.
November 13 at 5pm +58
San Francisco Wine School · The East Side
A weekly pop-up wine bar led by Master Sommelier David Glancy serving rare and unexpected bottles you won't find elsewhere. Monthly themes, low-intervention options, and chef-crafted Nosh Boards make it easy to explore.
November 13 at 5pm
Vintage Berkeley · Elmwood
Tapas-style South Asian dishes come to Vintage Berkeley as East Bay locals Sneha and Tejasvi present a one-off pop-up menu featuring masala turkey mac and cheese, mushroom pan kebabs, and cardamom pavlova.
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Fri Nov 13, 12pm
SOMArts Cultural Center · West SoMa
Adults $15 · Youth 16 and under free
Thu Dec 10, 6pm
San Francisco Main Public Library · Civic Center
Free
Thu Nov 19, 7pm
Longboard Bar and Venue · Sharp Park
$
Thu Nov 26, 7pm
The Landing Place (Acts Full Gospel East County) · Antioch
Sun Nov 15, 5:30pm
Gold Bar Distillery · Treasure Island
$85.81-$96.68
Fri Nov 13, 8pm
New Conservatory Theatre Center · Civic Center
Thu Dec 10, 8pm
Mission Hill Saloon · Potrero Hill
Free
Thu Nov 19, 5:30pm
Rae Studios · Union Square
Thu Nov 19, 6pm
Luna Del Soul - House of Dance · Staumbaugh Heller
Free
Fri Nov 13, 8pm
Roble Gym · Stanford
Thu Nov 19, 9pm
White Rabbit · Union Street
Free
Wed Nov 18, 7pm
House of Air · Presidio of San Francisco
$20
Fri Nov 13, 3pm
The Speakeasy · Novato
$2 oysters
Thu Dec 10, 6pm
Hotel Majestic · Cathedral Hill
Fri Nov 13, 7:30pm
Punch Line Comedy Club - San Francisco · Financial District
Fri Nov 13, 3pm
The Burren House Irish Pub & Kitchen · San Rafael
Fri Nov 13, 5pm
East Bay Meditation Center · Downtown Oakland
Thu Nov 19, 4pm
Stadium Pub · Walnut Creek
$$
Fri Nov 13, 8pm
The Barbary Stage · Northern Waterfront
$28
Tue Nov 17, 3pm
Fizz Walnut Creek · Walnut Creek
Tue Nov 17, 4pm
Hannah's Art Place · Mission District
$280
Fri Nov 13, 4pm
The Vault Steakhouse · Financial District
$$$$
Fri Nov 13, 2:30pm
The Peasant & The Pear · Danville
$$
Thu Dec 10, 5pm
Sarah's Vineyard · Gilroy
Thu Dec 10, 6:30pm
Madrone Art Bar · North of Panhandle
Free
Thu Nov 19, 9pm
White Rabbit · Cow Hollow
Free
Thu Dec 10, 7:30pm
The Function · Civic Center
Thu Nov 19, 4pm
Northgate · San Rafael
Sun Nov 15, 8pm
Quarter Note Bar & Grill · Sunnyvale
$
Fri Nov 13, 7pm
Roxie Theater · Mission District
$0-$50
Thu Dec 10, 7pm
Barebottle Brewing Company - Walnut Creek · Walnut Creek
Free to Play
Thu Nov 19, 7pm
BottleTaps · Pleasanton
$$
Fri Nov 13, 7pm
Roxx On Main · Martinez
Wed Nov 18, 7pm
House of Air · Presidio of San Francisco
$20
Tue Nov 17, 4pm
111 Minna Gallery · Transbay
Drafts $8 · House wine $10 · Well drinks $10
Thu Nov 19, 7:30pm
MarTEEnez Mini Golf and Arcade · Martinez
Thu Nov 19, 6pm
Dandelion Chocolate Factory · Mission District
$40
Fri Nov 13, 4pm
The Foster Museum · Palo Alto
Thu Nov 19, 7pm
Question Mark Tavern · West SoMa
$$
Fri Nov 13, 7:30pm
Club Fugazi · North Beach
$86.9-$108.9
Thu Nov 19, 9pm
The Function · Civic Center
Free
Fri Nov 13, 7pm
Throckmorton Theatre · Mill Valley
$30-$48
Fri Nov 13, 4pm
Zino · Downtown Berkeley
Thu Dec 10, 7:30pm
Hop Dogma Brewing Company · Half Moon Bay
Free
Fri Nov 13, 7pm
The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel · Tenderloin
Free
Tue Nov 17, 7pm
W San Francisco · Transbay
Thu Nov 19, 9pm
Tequila Mockingbird · Transbay
$$
Fri Nov 13, 4pm
Piazza D'Angelo · Mill Valley
Drinks $5–$10 · Food Specials $6–$7
Thu Nov 19, 9pm
Raven Bar & Lounge · West SoMa
Free
Thu Nov 19, 8pm
Zanzi Oakland · Downtown Oakland
Fri Nov 13, 3pm
Pacific Catch · Heritage District
Agave Margaritas or Mai Tai $10.95
Sat Dec 5, 7pm
The Coastal Vine · Moss Beach
$$
Sat Nov 21, 1pm
Fort Mason Center · Marina District
$15
Thu Dec 10, 5pm
111 Minna Gallery · Transbay
Thu Nov 19, 6pm
Little Lou’s BBQ and Catering · Campbell
Fri Nov 13, 7pm
Throckmorton Theatre · Mill Valley
$30-$48
Thu Nov 19, 8pm
Vinyl Room · Downtown
$$
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